How To Fix PFM_1008 - The requested twelfths were anticipated

PFM_1008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_1 - Message class for POCLIS

• Message number: 008

• Message text: The requested twelfths were anticipated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_1008 - The requested twelfths were anticipated ?

  The SAP error message PFM_1008, which states "The requested twelfths were anticipated," typically occurs in the context of the Public Sector Management (PSM) module, particularly when dealing with budgetary control and planning.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a mismatch between the planned budget and the actual budget distribution across the fiscal year. Specifically, it indicates that the system has detected that the budget has already been anticipated or planned for the specified twelfths (monthly distribution) of the fiscal year, and therefore, it cannot accommodate additional requests for those periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PFM_1008 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Budget Distribution: Review the budget distribution for the relevant fiscal year and ensure that the planned amounts for each month (twelfths) are correctly set up. You may need to adjust the budget distribution if it is incorrect.
  
  
  Adjust Planning Data: If you are trying to enter additional planning data for a